Status
Available
Series
Genres
Publication
WorthyKids (2021), 24 pages
Description
Teach little learners about Rosa Parks' brave stand for civil rights with this 200-word board book. This little book introduces Rosa Parks, the "mother of the civil rights movement." Simple, toddler-friendly text tells the story of her courageous decision to remain on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama -- an action that resulted in Parks' arrest, and ultimately, a victory for civil rights. Illustrated with rich oil paintings, The Story of Rosa Parks will help even the smallest children understand who Rosa Parks is, and why she is so important.
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LibraryThing member karleesampson
This is a historical book about the story of Rosa Parks. The focus of this story is about how she refused to give up her seat on the Cleveland Avenue Bus. This child-friendly book will show children the story in words they will understand.
LibraryThing member VeraGodley
Though this is a small board book, the text and understanding would preclude it's being appropriate for preschoolers. I can see letting first and third graders read it, though they might be a bit put off with a board book.
This little biography shows Rosa Parks disobeying the law about riding the
The illustrations are drawings and are a bit on the "dark" side until the page where the ruling allowing people to ride the bus as they wish, and then it seems flooded with light.
I received a complimentary copy to facilitate a review of my honest opinion.
This little biography shows Rosa Parks disobeying the law about riding the
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bus. It is hard for people today to understand these laws. Her actions make me think a bit of the defiance of the Patriots of the Boston Tea Party when they defied the British and tossed the tea into the sea.The illustrations are drawings and are a bit on the "dark" side until the page where the ruling allowing people to ride the bus as they wish, and then it seems flooded with light.
I received a complimentary copy to facilitate a review of my honest opinion.
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Language
Original language
English
Physical description
24 p.; 6.5 inches
ISBN
1546034439 / 9781546034438